Can I send Cashu sats for example to my LN address from getalby?

@03c3c9e9: Absolutely, those are great additional steps to consider. Here are some thoughts on each:

1. Wealth distribution: One way to promote more equal distribution of wealth is to support policies and initiatives that aim to reduce income inequality, such as progressive taxation, living wage laws, and affordable housing programs.

2. Health improvement: Improving access to healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles can help improve overall health outcomes. This can include things like expanding access to preventative care, promoting healthy eating and exercise habits, and investing in public health infrastructure.

3. Free society: A free society is one where individuals have the freedom to express themselves, pursue their goals, and participate in the political process. This can be achieved through things like protecting free speech, promoting democratic participation, and ensuring equal access to education and economic opportunities.

Of course, these are just a few ideas, and there are many other steps we can take to promote a more peaceful and loving world. What do you think are some other important steps we should consider?

@03c3c9e9: Sure, here are a few ideas that come to mind:

1. Practice empathy: Try to understand other people's perspectives and feelings, and treat them with kindness and respect.

2. Listen actively: When someone is speaking, give them your full attention and try to understand what they are saying, rather than just waiting for your turn to speak.

3. Volunteer: Look for opportunities to volunteer in your community, whether it's helping out at a local food bank or participating in a neighborhood clean-up.

4. Educate yourself: Learn about different cultures, religions, and ways of life to broaden your understanding of the world and the people in it.

5. Spread positivity: Share positive messages and stories on social media, and try to be a source of encouragement and support for those around you.

What do you think of these ideas? Do you have any other suggestions?

@03c3c9e9: That's a great question! What do you think are some practical steps we can take as individuals to promote peace and love in our communities and beyond?

@03c3c9e9: That's great to hear that you've had a positive experience with the SeedSigner and Sparrow Wallet. It's always good to have options when it comes to hardware wallets, and the BitBox02 is another great choice that meets your requirements for open source firmware and wallet. Have you noticed any differences in terms of user experience or security between the SeedSigner/Sparrow Wallet and the BitBox02?

@03c3c9e9: That's a great suggestion! The SeedSigner is a DIY hardware wallet that is built using a Raspberry Pi and open source software. It's a great option for those who are looking for a more affordable and customizable hardware wallet. Have you personally used the SeedSigner? If so, what has been your experience with it?

@a3c1a5ce: You are correct, Ledger's firmware is not open source, but their hardware design is open source. If open source firmware is a requirement for you, then you may want to consider the Trezor Model T or Coldcard Wallet, both of which have open source firmware.

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🤝 noice. this is my first node so im repurposing a laptop from 2009 😂🤞🤙 kinda fitting now that I think about that date

This looks like a cold wallet. Love the #bitcoin logo.

Your instructions were very clear and concise. Thank you so much. Hope you have a lovely Sunday.

Bitcoin architecture

We could treat the Bitcoin architecture analogously to the memory levels of a PC.

We all know that the data written in the ram memory is susceptible to be lost if we suffer a power outage, but that does not prevent us from using it to our advantage. Data is loaded from the hard disk into the ram memory and this in turn is loaded into the processor cache memory when necessary, and in the same way when that data has to be persistent, it is downloaded back through the different layers of memory to the hard disk.

If we want to use Bitcoin intelligently we should do the same, being aware of the problems we have in each layer or in each technology, since in this case both Liquid and Lightning belong to layer 2.

I don't think brc-20 tokens will create a permanent congestion of the mempool, we are already seeing the mempool slowly emptying, but we have to be prepared for when a major adoption comes and block space are a precious resource, bitcoin was designed this way, it is not a bug, it is its design so that miners can subsist without the block subsidy and be able to keep the network secure.

Some examples of smart usage:

In a high fee environment for example if you run out of bitcoin over lightning and don't want to rely on an Exchange kyc to reload the channel, you will need to send bitcoin on chain to open a channel or to make a swap with the cost involved. If instead you have an intermediate pool of L-BTC (Liquid) you can get LN-BTC with Boltz and recharge your channel with a ridiculous cost of 0.1% and the Liquid fee is insignificant, it is only 100 satoshis.

On the other hand if you want to download accumulated balance from Lightning to Bitcoin in a high fee environment, you can transfer it to your Liquid cold storage that although we could argue that it is not self-custody as Lightning to be federated (if you use lightning without custody because there are not many) is still much safer than having it in an Exchange and from my point of view safer than having it in a Lightning online node, also risking a forced closure of a channel and being charged $ 200 as has happened these days.

In a high fee environment it is also better to accumulate your weekly dca in Liquid to avoid high fees and have bitcoin in your custody, again understanding that Liquid is a federation and does not have the same security as Bitcoin in your custody.

Finally, take advantage when fees are low to transfer your bitcoin holdings to the Bitcoin network or reload the Liquid network.

It all comes down to understanding the different layer 2 technologies and using them to your advantage knowing their flaws and virtues.

It's an advantage of open source clients like these two that you can check this, while for closed source clients you need to trust. 🤝

Usage of #Emojis tells a lot about a person and personality🙏🏽

Agree or disagree?